In 2024, several exciting new Japanese restaurants have opened their doors, offering innovative dishes and authentic flavours that promise to delight food enthusiasts. Whether you're a sushi lover, ramen aficionado, or someone looking to explore the rich tapestry of Japanese gastronomy, these new establishments are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Are you craving some stew-like dish like Japanese curry rice, one of the best comfort food in Japan? Well, we have specially curated a list of Japanese curry rice eateries you must visit to satisfy your craving — from coffee shops to cafes to restaurants!

With a focus on convenience, variety, and affordability, conveyor belt sushi restaurants in Singapore combine traditional Japanese flavours with a modern, casual atmosphere. Here are 5 conveyor belt sushi restaurants in Singapore that you shouldn’t miss!

Yaki Yaki Bo is bringing more affordable teppanyaki goodness. Their revamped menu now features value-for-money Weekday Set Lunches, Teppan Combos, and new à la carte dishes.

Japanese ramen has become a comfort food for many of us in Singapore, owing to the richness of the soup and the generous portion of tasty noodles. Here are 15 must-try Japanese ramen restaurants in Singapore that either come from popular ramen chains in Japan or experiment with fusion flavours to produce innovative ramen.

With thoughtfully designed interiors, meticulously prepared Insta-worthy beverages, and delicious Japanese-inspired foods, these Japanese-themed cafés "transport" you to Japan, offering a perfect escape from the everyday hustle and bustle in Singapore.

Nippon Bite has opened a new outlet at Tampines 1, which serves Okinawa onigiri with distinctive fillings and sauces that captivate your palate. Must-try flavours include Crispy Chicken Katsu, Grilled Mentaiko Scallops, and Ebi Tempura.

Setsuri, which means “made by nature”, pays homage to nature’s ingredients in its extensive grill menu featuring 4 classic Japanese grilling techniques- genshiyaki, warayaki, robatayaki and rogama.

Specialising in Artisan Udon handmade daily, Haruyama Udon has opened its first restaurant at Tampines 1. If you enjoy the chewiness of udon, you have to try these dishes that feature four different kinds of udon from all around Japan.

Offering everything from matcha latte to matcha ice cream, modern matcha restaurants and cafés have taken creative liberties with this classic ingredient. Here are 10 places you can get authentic Japanese matcha from in Singapore.

Whether you’re into seafood buffets, sushi buffets or other Japanese dishes, here are 15 Japanese buffets in Singapore that let you get your fill while keeping to your budget.

Royal Host, Japan’s popular family restaurant, has arrived in Singapore, Jewel Changi Airport, bringing its signature Japanese-Western cuisine to Singapore and international fans. Savour its famed Omu Rice, Japanese Steaks, Hamburg Steaks and Doria, served with omotenashi, the art of heartfelt hospitality and meticulous attention to detail.

JAPAN RAIL CAFE has partnered with Isego Honten, Japanese liquor company, sake retailer and bar hailing from Tokyo, Japan.

Round up your drinking buddies to sample various sake or pop over to the cafe and enjoy curated sake pairings with scrumptious appetisers. Read on for the limited-time promotion of $9 per glass for selected sake.

The contemporary izakaya presents an impressive lineup of premium handrolls featuring scallop, tuna and uni, best paired with a meticulously curated selection of sake. Enjoy their limited-time opening promotion: 1-for-1 Handroll, valid until 30 June 2024.

Dive into modern Japanese fusion at Tomo Tokyo, refreshed space located at Clarke Quay waterfront. Indulge in delectable shareable plates and innovative takes on Japanese comfort food. Unwind with captivating DJs on select nights, or soak in stunning river views from the outdoor patio. Explore Tomo Tokyo’s Happy Hour deals and wallet-friendly lunch sets.

Love omakase but do not have the luxury of time during lunch hour? SHUNSUI now presents diners with a selection of sumptuous kaisen don sets featuring decadent sashimi and chargrilled unagi on top of an indulgent omakase lunch course to make your day.

New cafe-izakaya concept by the same team behind Joo Chiat Oyster House serving scrumptious don, sando and shokupan by day, robatayaki and bar bites paired with premium sake by night.

Renowned lava stone steakhouse from Naha City, Okinawa, Japan, Yappari Steak debuts in VivoCity, Singapore, presenting top quality premium wet-aged 150-day grain-fed Black Angus Beef Misuji cuts, served on sizzling lava stone plates. Experience cooking your own steaks to achieve the desired level of doneness!

Celebrated for serving the world’s first 100% wagyu ramen, MASHI NO MASHI (“more and more” in Japanese) recently unveiled its Singapore outpost in Bugis, Guoco Midtown serving Singapore-exclusive dishes such as Wagyu Bak Kut Teh, on top of its signature 100% wagyu ramen and tsukemen.

A new retropop space which plays on an unique sushi-izakaya concept serving up aburi and charcoal grilled specialties from only $6.80. Look forward to a flaming selection of appetisers, sushi, maki, skewers, mains and desserts.